With 6 grams of high quality protein and 14 important nutrients such as vitamins A, D and E, and iron, eggs are one of the most complete natural foods available.

One egg has only 75 calories and 5 grams of fat so they are protein-packed option for a healthy diet too. Eggs really are an egg-ceptional superfood!

Eggs are so versatile, especially for a nutritious breakfast. The Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheese you’ll produce with this recipe are delicious for weekday on-the-go protein, or a lazy Sunday brunch.

Breakfast Egg Muffins with Ham and Cheese

Preparation Time:  10 minutes    Cooking Time: 25 minutes           Serves:  6-12

Ingredients:

1 small onion, chopped

½ red pepper, chopped

½ yellow pepper, chopped

12 eggs

1/2 cup milk

1 cup smoked ham, cubed

1 cup old cheddar, cubed

Pinch of pepper

 

Method

Chop all the vegetables, ham and cheddar and set aside. Beat together the eggs with milk. Add vegetables, ham and cheddar and mix well. With a ladle, pour into greased muffin pan.

Bake at 375 F for about 20 minutes or until top is golden.

 

 

Eggs have always had 14 important vitamins and nutrients including protein, iron and vitamin A. Natural goodness, brought to you by your local egg farmers.

For more information about the natural goodness of eggs, visit eggs.ca.

 

 

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